Georgia Bulldogs
· 2026-06-29
The Georgia Bulldogs have landed a game-changing 5-star recruit in Kemon Spell, the top running back in the country for the 2027 recruiting class.
The addition of Spell gives the Bulldogs a dynamic option at running back, an area where they struggled last season, ranking 35th in rush yards per game.
The Bulldogs' defense is expected to be one of the best in the country next season, and with Spell on board, their offense is looking stronger.
Kemon Spell, a 5'9" and 205-pound running back from McKeesport, PA, was courted by top college football programs like Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Penn State, but ultimately chose Georgia.
Spell is currently listed as the seventh-best overall player in the nation, according to the 247Sports composite.
The Bulldogs have a relatively easy schedule in 2026, with road games against Alabama and Ole Miss, and home games against Oklahoma and Vanderbilt.
Their next game is against Tennessee State Tigers on 2026-09-05.
The Bulldogs are looking to build on their 12-team College Football Playoff appearance in 2025 and make another run at the national championship.
Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs' head coach, has proven his ability to develop running backs, and Spell is expected to thrive under his guidance.
The Bulldogs' recruiting class for 2027 is shaping up to be strong, with Spell being the only five-star recruit so far, but it's still early in the recruiting cycle.